Death… And Me

Chapter 3123  Meeting Someone

Reanʼs group heard the comments going around.

”Itʼs Zangeshu!” ”Who?”

”Idiot! Thatʼs Director Gratlurʼs great-grandson.”

”Hmph! So, it is simply someone who was born with privileges. Is there a reason for all this fanfare?” Someone else commented. ”It would be good if that was the case.” A young woman joined in. ”Zangeshu isnʼt just the directorʼs great-grandson but also a genius in several of the sub-jobs. To be more specific, he excels in Circuitry Formations, Talismans, and Seals. Some even say he will eventually take the position as the director of the Inquisition Forging Hall.”

Similar conversations went all around, so it was quite hard for Reanʼs group to not know the young man even if they didnʼt want to. Well, that had nothing to do with them, so they just ignored it and continued walking. However, Rean noticed something and stopped, looking back at the entrance. Finally, the young man called Zangeshu entered the Inquisition Forging Hall, followed by several subordinates. He smiled confidently, seeming to treat the place as his own home.

ʼYou canʼt be serious...ʼ That was Reanʼs first thought when he saw the young man. ʼRoan, just what the hell are you doing?ʼ

Yes, that was no Zangeshu whatsoever. Instead, it was Roan, using a completely different appearance. Of course, it was impossible for him to fool Rean since they had their Soul Connection. Itʼs just that Rean wasnʼt paying attention to it during the last day since he didnʼt need Roan for anything.

Then, Rean checked the Celestial Soul Dimensional Realm and noticed a body thrown in a corner. That was the real Zangeshu, who was unconscious. And judging by the fluctuations of his soul, Rean was pretty sure Roan read his memories.

Roan glanced at Rean for an instant before looking away. ʼI saw this guy flying in the city, so I thought it was much better if I just took the matter into my own hands.ʼ

ʼThatʼs too risky!ʼ Rean complained. ʼThis guy you are pretending to be is a big shot, canʼt you see? Besides, you know nothing about talismans, seals, and circuitry formations.ʼ

Roan snorted. ʼAnd yet, you still donʼt know what you will do to get to the Talisman and Seals Halls, am I wrong? Anyway, the earlier we finish here, the faster we can get to the Demon Beastsʼ Continent. Just tell me what you need.ʼ

ʼUgh...ʼ Rean wanted to retort, but he couldnʼt. ʼAlright... That might be of some use. Go to the Talisman Sub-Branch and just leave one of the bracelets there for Sister Orb to check. The closer to the core, the better. We donʼt really need a person to be wearing the bracelets anyway. Then go to the Seals Sub-Branch and do the same thing again.ʼ

Roan nodded. ʼThat was the plan. I will just give some excuse to not work on anything and will get there. I couldnʼt read many memories from that Zangeshu boy to prevent damaging his soul, but I got enough to at least pretend for a few days. Now, just go ahead and do your part.ʼ

Rean sighed and continued walking, also pretending to not have seen Roan there. However, Rean felt a little conflicted. ʼSomething tells me Roan isnʼt here just to help me with this task...ʼ he thought to himself. Too bad he knew Roan would probably not tell him, so he didnʼt even ask.

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Reanʼs group arrived at the Circuitry Formations Sub-Branch. Just like the last time, Popon and his ʼdisciplesʼ were given a private room and materials to build a formation to the best of their ability. Reanʼs Circuitry Formations Level was as good as his blacksmith one. After a few hours, the examiner came to take a look and accepted Popon into the Circuitry Formations Hall. Coming out of the testing area, Popon turned to Cavacla. ”Dintrua, with the tests over, I will need some resources to go along with my studies. Go to the Resources Sub-Branch and check all the procedures there. You should also have access to the fourth level there by using your credentials as my disciples. Stay there until I contact you with the items I need.”

Cavacla quickly accepted the orders. ”Yes, master!” She quickly left without asking any questions.

Poponʼs Spiritual Sense reached Rean once he finished his words to Cavacla. ʼAlright, we have one of us in the Blacksmith, Circuitry Formations, and Resources Sub-Branches. I will go to the fourth level of the Circuitry Formations Sub-Branch myself. Have you decided what to do about the Seals and Talismans?ʼ

Rean didnʼt seem very happy to hear about those two. ʼDonʼt worry. It has been taken care of... even though I didnʼt want it to. Anyway, go there. Iʼm going to the Puppetry Sub-Branch. It is the last one remaining.ʼ

Popon didnʼt understand what Rean was feeling conflicted about, so he decided to leave it aside. The important part was that he had a plan, it seemed. ʼAlright. Iʼm going down there and will stay as long as necessary, pretending Iʼm studying. Actually, I might as well study for real since I dab a little in Circuitry Formations. This is a change I never thought I would get, after all. See you later.ʼ

Popon then headed to the fourth level, followed by his other two disciples. As for Rean, he headed to the Puppetry Sub-Branch. Too bad he could take the test straight away. It only happened at the end of the day because there werenʼt many experts who took Puppetry Sub-jobs. While Rean waited, Roan had been quite busy. With his identity as Zangeshu, he not only had access to the fourth level but all levels available for real Inquisition Forging Hall members. It was pretty convenient because Zangeshu was also at the Soul Transformation Realm, although in the Middle Stage. Roan just had to suppress his cultivation in a single stage.

Sister Orb quickly confirmed that the bracelets were close enough to the cores in those branches. He didnʼt really need to hide them, though. He simply asked the workers in those places to keep the bracelets secure as he was ʼworkingʼ on something new. None of the workers there would go against the Directorʼs great-grandsonʼs request. They wouldnʼt try to do anything to them either, which was even better. Finally, Rean couldnʼt hold his curiosity anymore, and decided to try it. ʼRoan... what do you want to do here?ʼ

Roan faintly smiled. ʼFor now, I want to meet my great-grandfather.ʼ